HouseCall: Yogurt & Inflammation, Fluid Behind Ears, Enzymes for Viruses, Fire Cider Acidity, Oregano Tips, Marine Collagen, Zero Mojo

Thank you for joining us for our 2nd Cabral HouseCall of the weekend!

I’m looking forward to sharing with you some of our community’s questions that have come in over the past few weeks…

Let’s get started!

Carole: Hi Dr. Cabral, My name is Carole. I was wondering about Greek Yogurt and inflammation. What do you think about consuming it and its effects?

Linsey: Hi, Dr. Cabral! I searched your podcast but didn’t find much on this subject and I’m wondering if you could help me. The last 4 times I’ve been to the doctor they tell me I have clear fluid behind my ears. Each time they act like it’s no big deal but I’m concerned that it always seems to be there. I do get a fuzzy feeling in them every once in awhile and can also sometimes feel fluid moving around when I tilt my head. What could be causing this and how can I get rid of it? Thanks!

John: Dr Cabral, I posted the below to the forum, and was suggested to ask you directly. Could you please let me know your thoughts? Many respected publications (NIH and NEJM) have describes how that inhibiting Protease may be key for overcoming viruses, in use the body’s protease to replicate itself. I take the Daily Digestive and Daily Fruits and Vegetables blend – both have a lot of added Protease. Does taking supplements with added Protease increase risk of infected virus patients? I’ve also read that Catalese is important for fighting viruses, and this is not an included enzyme in daily digestive. Protease inhibitor drugs that are approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat HIV include (some of them being used by doctors to treat coronavirus):atazanavir (Reyataz) darunavir (Prezista) fosamprenavir (Lexiva) indinavir (Crixivan) lopinavir/ritonavir (Kaletra) nelfinavir (Viracept) ritonavir (Norvir) saquinavir (Invirase) tipranavir (Aptivus) atazanavir/cobicistat (Evotaz) darunavir/cobicistat (Prezcobix)

G: Hello, I heard that you recommended Fire Cider. I have read that taking it as a “shot” can be harmful to the lining of your esophagus. What is your stance on this?

Judy: Do you have suggestions on how to use oil of oregano. I tried using in water but the burn was so painful. It is STRONG!

Jane: I read that marine collagen peptide is the best for your skin. I see that Equilibrium’s Advanced Collagen Support is derived from animals (not fish). Interested to know if there is a difference.

Jody: Hi Dr Cabral, First, love you, love your show. You are changing lives. Thank you! Ive had long bouts of low energy, zero drive, lack of interest in socializing, a feeling inside like “I cant do it” for as long as i can remember. I rarely show up and when i do, i quit due to the stress of it all. Ive played around with supplements my whole life — thinking I had low dopamine i have tried using GABA, l theonine and tyrosine and each made me exhausted. Sam-E sent me on a 2 day mental and emotional trip of gloom and doom. Finally I did the big 5 + stool test and see my dopamine is HIGH (h-pylori/candida/fungus positive) (high TSH) Ive played all of your dopamine podcasts but you haven’t spoken of having HIGH dopamine with all the symptoms of LOW dopamine. Could you talk about this please? Id LOVE some clarity on the sam-e experience. I cannot find articles anywhere that discuss what may have caused such a reaction. iv’e waited decades for this answer, whats another 6 weeks? You are the only one doing this and I appreciate YOU!!

Thank you for tuning into this weekend’s Cabral HouseCalls and be sure to check back tomorrow for our Mindset & Motivation Monday show to get your week started off right!